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Rio Celeste – Costa Rica’s Blue River
Discover one of many Costa Rica’s wonders in the hillsides of Tenorio Volcano.
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Wandering the Osa – Costa Rica’s Wildlife Gem
Memoirs of a visit to the Osa Peninsula and the Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.
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Tours in Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Read about my experience on Tortuguero tour while traveling in Costa Rica.
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Tortuguero Costa Rica – The Village
Find out what the Tortuguero Village looks like and some facts about it.
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The Trip to Tortuguero Costa Rica
See why our trip to Tortuguero was so great and chock-full of fun.
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Mawamba Lodge in Tortuguero Costa Rica
Mawamba Lodge, in Tortuguero was so awesome, I decided to dedicate a whole blog post to it.
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Banana Plantation Packaging Plant
Banana Plantations and Packaging Plants are very interesting. This one is located in the Caribbean side of Costa Rica.
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Cahuita – A Cute Town in Costa Rica!
Learn more about the cute town of Cahuita in Costa Rica’s Caribbean side.
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Sports Fishing in Puerto Jimenez
Read about my fantastic experience on my first in-shore sports fishing tour.
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2000 American Crocodiles! Where?
In Tarcoles, a river close to the popular hot spot of Jaco, live over 2000 American Crocodiles.
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Sierpe is a great stopover if you’re traveling around southern Costa Rica. You’ll be surprised by the beauty of this river hamlet.
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Party It Up Tico Style in Palmares, Costa Rica
Every year around the second week of January, early February, they hold the annual Palmares festival.
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Skate Park Plus Lake Retreat Equals Paradise
Who would think that in Central American one would find a skate park with a view to die for. Well Costa Rica has one.
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Costa Rica Spotlight
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Take a look at my recommended and favorite hotels and tours for Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica Beaches
Montezuma Beach in Costa Rica, to me, is like a pot of fun at the end of a long rainbow.
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Playa Dominical – The True Surf Town and So Much More!
Playa Dominical is known for its great waves among professional surfers and for its relaxed ambiance.
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Get Away From It All in Matapalo, Costa Rica
In the Osa Peninsula in the South Pacific Region of Costa Rica you will find a tiny remote beach town named of Matapalo.
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Cano Island – How the Rangers and Volunteers Live
Cano Island is a precious gem about one hour off the coast of Osa Peninsula.
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Punta Leona is a beach in the Central Pacific Region of Costa Rica that came as a huge surprise to me.
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12 Beaches You Can’t Miss in Costa Rica
Did you know that Costa Rica has over 800 miles of coastline? I know, it’s crazy!!!
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Costa Rica Wildlife
The Green Heron is a small bird (44 cm.) that likes to stalk it’s pray and is found all over Costa Rica.
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25 Wildlife Spottings in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most bio-diverse places in the world here is a list of the its most representative animals.
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10 Interesting Facts About Magnificent Frigate Bird
The frigate birds are also called frigate pelicans. It can be found breeding in the Corcovado National Park.
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The Cattle Egret is a cosmopolitan species of heron. These guys can be found in the Manuel Antonio National Park.
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8 Reasons to Love Clay Colored Robins
The Clay-colored Robin is a common Middle American bird. In Costa Rica it can be found in Manuel Antonio National Park
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7 Mysteries of Boa Constrictors
Boa Constrictors live in Central & South America and in Costa Rica it can be seen in Corcovado National Park
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White tailed deer are very popular in Central America. In Costa Rica they are commonly seen in Guanacaste.
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9 Truths About Squirrel Monkeys
These are part of the family of the New World Monkeys and one of the 4 species of monkeys living in Costa Rica.
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Sloths can be found in Southern Central America. In Costa Rica they can be found in Puerto Viejo.
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10 Things To Learn About Silky Anteaters
In Costa Rica silky anteaters are commonly seen in the Corcovado National Park.
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Raccoons are medium-sized mammals that learned to live close to humans.They can be found almost everywhere in Costa Rica.
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Kinkajous are also known as honey bears. In Costa Rica they are commonly seen in Drake Bay.
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Coatis are these long animals with a long snout. In Costa Rica you can see them in the river woodlands of Tortuguero.
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Agoutis are small rodents that look a bit alike a guinea pig. In Costa Rica you can see them in the Manuel Antonio National Park.
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Iguanas are the largest lizards of America. In Costa Rica you can find them almost everywhere.
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7 Secrets About The Scarlet Macaw
The best places to find the Scarlet Macaw in Costa Rica is Carara National Park and the Osa Peninsula.
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8 Thrilling Details of the Jaguar!
These super fast felines can be found in Costa Rica in Corcovado National Park.
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The Tayra, also known as Perico ligero, is part of the weasel family and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica.
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9 Reasons the Biard’s Tapir has Changed Its Behavior
One of the largest mammals to be found in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica, is the Baird’s Tapir.
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11 Facts I Bet You Didn’t Know About the Crocodile
You should visit it at a safe distance in the Tarcoles river of Costa Rica. Here are some facts about it.
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7 Facts on Collared Peccary Smell & Fighting Methods
Collared Peccary is a wild, native, pig-like animal. In Costa Rica it can be found in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
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7 Deadly Sins of the Fer de Lance
It is the most deadliest snake in Costa Rica and it can be found in the Corcovado National Park.
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9 Fun Facts About the Humpback Whale
Humpback whales are gentle giant mammals, they can be found in all the oceans of the world.
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10 Secrets of the Margay Wildcat
The Margay is a beautiful animal that can be found in Corcovado National Park, Costa rica’s South Pacific Region.
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5 Truths of the Pacific Spotted Dolphin
The Pacific Spotted Dolphin is of the most intelligent mammals and is on constant Welcome Committee in Costa Rica.
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13 Things You Didn’t Know About Howler Monkeys
The Nicoya Peninsula and Corcovado National Park are hosts of a lot of Howler Monkeys.
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World’s Most Endangered Turtles Come Home
In the whole wide world there are only seven sea turtle species, four of them nest in Costa Rica.
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4 Little Monkeys Jumping on My Costa Rican Bed!
Did you know that there are only four species of monkeys in Costa Rica?
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Read about how to find sloths in Costa Rica, it’s easied that you might think.
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Learn more about the wilcat species that are native from in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica Volcano and National Parks
Check out how exciting a trip to the Poas Volcano in Cosa Rica can be.
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Arenal Volcano – Costa Rica’s National Wonder
Arenal Volcano National Park, located in north central Costa Rica is one of the country’s most visited national parks.
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Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica
It was named by the National Gaografic like The Most Biologically Intense Place on Earth.
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Besides being a fantastic place to fully relax you can enjoy some of the best snorkeling in all of Costa Rica.
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Manuel Antonio National Park will astound you with nature, wildlife and the full-on tropical experience.
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5 Most Active Volcanoes of Costa Rica
Costa Rica houses over 110 volcanoes and only five are actually active.
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Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica
Cahuita National Park is located on Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast.
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Costa Rica Trips and Tours
Edward Scissorhands Escaped and Was Found in Zarcero
Two hours from San Jose, Costa Rica is a tiny town by the name of Zarcero with a different central park.
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Turu Ba Ri Nature Adventure Park – The Welcome
An adventure park in Costa rica where the theme is all part of Mother Nature’s own design with a few embellishments.
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Turu Ba Ri Adventure Park covers over 90 sq. hectares of tropical forest.
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Turu Ba Ri is without a doubt one of the best ranked canopy tours in Costa Rica.
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Turu Ba Ri – Rappel and Climbing
Turubary has an awesome rappel and climbing wall for all adrenaline junkies.
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The park is located in San Mateo on the way to Jaco, Central Costa Rica about 1.5 hours from San Jose.
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Dinosaurs in Costa Rica, You Gotta be Kidding!
No, I’m not! You will fid them in the Megafauna Park in Monteverde on the Panamerican highway.
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At the foothills of Volcano Arenal in a private reserve are the Hanging Bridges of Arenal.
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The Only Sloth Center In the World
It’s true, the Sloth Rescue Center in Costa Rica (Aviarios Del Caribe), is the only center of its kind.
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Cacao and chocolate are definitely the highlights of the tour, but there’s so much more.
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Located a few miles outside of Liberia, Costa Rica, you will find an african safari called Africa Mia.
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Read the second part of my great experience in Africa Mia Safari. This time it’s all about the cars.
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Things to Do Around San Jose and the Central Valley
Rescue Center Coming to the Rescue
Visit to ZooAve Rescue Center in focuses mainly on birds (aves) with a few mammals and amphibians.
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Ex Prison Turned Children’s Museum
At one point one of the harshest and cruelest penitentiaries of Costa Rica. It is now one of my favorite places to take my son to.
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4 Reasons to Visit this Surprisingly Great Travel Stop
If you are in a town that has a university they are definitely worth checking out.
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5 Reasons to Hang Out in San Jose
You’d be surprised about all the fun things there are to do in San Jose.
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Amusement Park Costa Rican Style
Parque de Diversiones is the the Tico version of an amusement park.
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If you had one day in Costa Rica and wanted to see all of its ecosystems, INBioparque would be the best place for it.
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Where Can I Get a Pony Ride in Costa Rica?
La Sabana Park, on the eastern side of San Jose, is a great place to do it and to hang out!
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Rock Climbing Gym in Costa Rica
This is a rock climbing gym that will push all adrenaline junkies phisically and mentally.
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Costa Rica General Travel Articles
Great Ideas for Honeymoon Registries
How about putting a twist for your wedding registry and adding your honeymoon to it!
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Why It’s Important to have Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance covers medical, financial expenses and other losses that may take place when traveling.
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Some social media that can simplify our lives and to help us stay up to date with our favorite blogs.
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Monteverde is one of those areas of Costa Rica where you can get adventure and nature all at once.
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Best of Travel Experta’s Daily Photos
Costa Rica and Guatemala are both beautiful countries and I’ve tried to capture their beauty in photos.
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5 Best Guides for Costa Rica Travel
A guidebook is one of those travel accessories that you can’t travel without, take a look at the best for Costa Rica.
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17 Accessories You Can’t Leave Without
When we are getting things ready to go on our next vacation there some accessories that you can’t leave your home without.
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Wanna Know my 3 Favorite Osa Península Lodging Experiences?
I love coming to the Osa Peninsula, of Costa Rica if you do come here are three great hotels for honeymoons and family vacations.
33 Travel Tips For Central America
To make your trip to Central America more exciting and problem-less here are 33 travel tips.
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3 Must Eats While Traveling in Costa Rica
Costa Rica offers a very interesting and tasty gastronomy. Here are some recipes of Costa Rica’s most representative dishes.
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7 Great Tours to do on a Family Vacation
7 tours in Costa Rica’s most important touristic spots and will be great to spice up your family vacations.
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3 Spots to Visit on Your First Visit to Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country that is filled with lots of beautiful touristic places that you can visit on your first time here.
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Five Perfect Honeymoon Hotels in Costa Rica
Take a look at the top 5 Costa Rican hotels for the perfect honeymoon or romantic vacation.
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Where to Stay in Costa Rica: 5 Hotels to Make Your Trip Amazing
This is my selection of the best Costa Rican 5 hotels for every ocassion.
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Top Five: The Best Of Costa Rica
Where else in the world can you see a nightly lava show, visit a national park and choose between over 800 miles of coastline?
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Nature Lover’s Paradise – Unique Ecotourism Destinations
The Costa Rican country is now on the forefront of “World Ecotourism”. Find out about it’s unique ecotourism destinations.
With an unsurpassable biodiversity, incredible sceneries Costa Rica is truly one of the top notch destinations to head off to.
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How to Fly In, Out and Around Costa Rica – Airlines and Airport
These are the most common used airlines internationally and domestically in Costa Rica.
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The Ins and Outs of Costa Rican Directions
This is Costa Rican directios system. I’ll sum it up for you by giving the directions to my old house. See if you can solve the mystery.
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Almost all of the popular destinations in Costa Rica like Arenal, San Jose, and beaches have car rental shops.
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Private Vs. Public Clinics in Costa Rica
Our experience couldn’t have been better. The doctor was fluent in English, amazing with kids, and he was extremely professional.
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Sustainability Certification Program (CST) for Hotels and Tour Operators
Costa Rica is Latin America’s leader in sustainable tourism and has developed a Sustainability Certification Program.
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Costa Rica Extra Fun Articles
Growing up in the suburbs isn’t much different than living in a small town in Central America. Here is what local fairs are like.
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Ox Carts, the Last Costa Rican Tradition
Ox Carts, Carretas, are the true Costa Rica traditions. Many people come to Sarchi to see them made at the oldest Ox Cart Factory.
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On September 15 Costa Rica, along with the rest of Central America, celebrate their Independence Day
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There are as many perks and drawbacks to living in Costa Rica. One thing I can’t figure out is which one is celebrating Halloween.
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These are my favorite 13 traditional Costa Rican dishes.
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I’ve come up with a list of the more active and information filled podcasts and online radio stations.
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Expat Living! Helpful Hints for Costa Rica
This is a helpful list that will get you balanced and point you in the right direction when moving to Costa Rica.
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